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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.73, 831.71 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.73, 831.71 and 340.70 is: 470.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.73 : 831.71 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.73/831.71 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.73x = 831.71 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.73x = 283,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,357.73/602.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.12

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